CURRENT MISSION

Make enough money to be free from existential fear. Expand in every direction from there.

ABOUT ME

Inexperienced, but well-read. Am more than I used to be. Want to be more than I am. More projects than time. I am happy and plan to stay so. For more, this introductory blog post should be helpful: http://aarongertler.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/the-beginning/

PHILOSOPHY

Be happy, in a half-Mill, half-Aristotle sense. Back up what you think, logically. Don't interfere with the happiness of others, but don't be afraid to help those in need, even if they may not realize that need.

Interests

Psychology, books, print media and its online variations, long-form journalism, efficiency, self-improvement, weightlifting, general health, metafiction, (watching) tennis, film, logic and illogic, public policy.

• writing
• books
• blogging
• tennis
• communications
• journalism
• logic
• psychology
• public policy

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to count. Favorite band is likely the Chemical Brothers. Favorite author is David Foster Wallace. Favorite film depends on my mood, but anything intellectual with sword fights is a good start.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saved a life, maybe two. Climbed just about every tall building at Yale. Spoken with some of the planet's smartest people and (I think) managed not to bore them.

Teach, Learn, Share

Effective writing, the basics of self-improvement and planning... hard to say. Not much I can do that others haven't done better, but I can be a live source of feedback for those who have questions about any topic that lies within my sizable range of interests.